glossodynia
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glossodynia



Term: glossodynia
Literally meaning: ?tongue pain?
Origin: Anc Greek
+ ??????/glossa(=tongue, language)
+ ?????/odyni(= pain) > ????/diao(=regret)
Coined/History 
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Definition

Glossodynia  is a condition characterized by burning sensation in the oral cavity, lips and tongue caused possibly by nutritional deficiencies, chronic anxiety, menopause or type 2 diabetes. 






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- Photalgia
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Term: pleurodyniaLiterally meaning: ?rib pain?.Origin: Anc Greek???????/pleuron(=side, rib) >?????? ? ???????=plexus, because ribs are long, that curve around the chest to create the rib cage+ ?????/odyni(= pain) > ????/diao(=regret)Coined/History(?)DefinitionPleurodynia...

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- Epiglottis
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